Funded State Agencies

The Alabama Department of Health receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Arizona Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Arkansas Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The Arkansas Department of Education is working toward these goals in the following ways: 

• • Providing professional development on standards-based, skill-based instructional materials that are aligned with the Arkansas Health Education Framework and the National Sexuality Education Standards and monitoring school-level sexual health education policies. 
  • Identifying local youth-friendly sexual health service providers and developing a referral system and protocol for school districts and community partners; this will assist youth in accessing needed health services and reduce stigma about receiving health care. 
  • Increasing student-led efforts to promote respect and prevent bullying. Students are developing and delivering anti-bullying messages directly to other students with presentations and materials, helping to create safe and supportive environments for all students and staff.

The California Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The California Department of Education is working toward these goals in the following ways: 

• • Assessing school districts progress in aligning their sexual health education curricula to the California Education Code. The department is also educating administrators and teachers about the California Education Code, including portions specific to the inclusion of LGBTQ youth.
  • Modifying a tool to assess and identify youth-friendly sexual health service providers.
  • Providing training and personal assistance to school district staff, including bullying prevention and teaching sexual health and assistance with referral systems.

The Colorado Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Connecticut Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The Connecticut State Department of Education is working toward these goals in the following ways:

• • Assisting districts with reviewing policies and selecting curricula that aligns with the National Sexuality Education Standards and the Connecticut Department of Education Sexual Health Education Guidelines; this increases the number of districts teaching quality sexual health curriculum.
  • Developing guidance for local districts to expand relationships with school and community health providers, helping youth access needed health services and reduce stigma.
  • Providing training and follow-up support for teachers, nurses, and other school staff on improving school connectedness, parent/family engagement, school climate, and sexual harassment prevention policies.

The Delaware Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE). The Department of Education is working toward these goals in the following ways:

• Training teachers on exemplary sexual health education curricula for middle schools, high schools, and alternative schools. This training helps districts identify curricula consistent with community norms and aligned with the department’s curricula framework.
• Providing professional development to district and school staff to identify youth friendly community health services and resources, ensuring that students can comfortably access services and receiving needed assistance.
• Providing professional development, technical assistance, and follow-up support for school staff to review and monitor anti-bullying and anti-sexual harassment policies. These activities help create safe and supportive environments in which students, staff, and the community feel supported and respected.

The Delaware Department of Health & Social Services receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education is working toward these goals in the following ways: 

• • Developing an on-demand webinar for school staff and community members on sexual health education to improve awareness of district programs and help garner support from the community.
  • Facilitating district-wide trainings on the referral system and the Healthy Youth Resource Guide to help link students to youth-friendly community health service providers.
  • Providing school staff with a DC-branded LGBTQ ally badge to identify trusted adults who have been trained and have access to local youth resources; helping students needing school-based support address their health, psychological and social needs.

The District of Columbia Public Schools receive funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

DC Public Schools is working toward these goals in the following ways:

• • Hosting parent sexual health education workshops throughout the district to increase parent support and engagement. 
  • Collaborating with the state education agency to develop, market and distribute the Healthy Youth Resource Guide for schools, community-based organizations and clinical providers. The guide will help students readily access services that decrease the likelihood of infection with HIV or other STDs.
  • Working with a national organization to disseminate the district’s new policy on Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming Students to district administrators, school leaders, school liaisons and other support staff, which supports a safe and supportive school environment. The district also provides training on bullying prevention strategies.

The Florida Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The Florida Department of Education is working toward these goals in the following ways:

• • Providing regional professional development trainings on Sexuality Health Education 101 to priority and neighboring districts; this helps to garner support for and adoption of exemplary sexual health education across the state.
  • Collaborating with state level partners to provide regional workshops for School Health Advisory, School Health Wellness Advisory and Wellness Steering Committees in Florida School Districts.
  • Disseminating a list of youth-friendly sexual health service providers by locality, including providers with experience in serving homeless youth. This will help school staff connect students to sexual health services and resources.

The Georgia Department of Public Health receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Hawaii State Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Idaho State Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Illinois State Board of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The Illinois State Board of Education is working toward these goals in the following ways:

• • Working with its School Health Advisory Council and HIV Materials Review Panel to select sexual health education curriculum and train Illinois districts on these resources.
  • Providing curriculum trainings and professional development support to the state and selected priority districts to garner statewide support and adoption of exemplary sexual health education. This also helps to create safe and supportive environments in which students, staff and the community feel supported and respected.
  • Promoting school health services for alternative school youth to assist them in accessing needed health services and reduce stigma about receiving health care.

The Indiana State Department of Health receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Iowa State Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Kansas State Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Kentucky Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Louisiana Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Maine Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Maryland State Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is working toward these goals in the following ways:

• • Providing technical assistance to districts to select middle school and high school sexual health curricula and obtain district approval. This allows districts to identify curricula consistent with state guidance and community norms. 
  • Working to ensure districts’ referral systems are youth friendly; also including organizations that provide appropriate services for LGBTQ students including culturally competent health care, counseling, and peer supports. This effort aims to reduce the stigma and discomfort that some students experience when receiving such health care.
  • Training school counselors, nurses and social workers to support LGBTQ students and their families; helping to create safe and supportive environments for students and staff.

The Michigan Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The Michigan Department of Education is working toward these goals in the following ways:

• • Working with state-mandated sex education advisory boards to help assist districts with curriculum selection. This helps meet the needs of all students including those at greatest risk for HIV and other STDs.
  • Refining a list of youth-friendly sexual health care service providers in communities to help schools make effective referrals.
  • Providing workshops on developing safe school environments, which help educators assess their school climate and improve safety for all students, including those who identify as LGBTQ.

The Minnesota Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report School Health Profiles data. Minnesota does not collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The Minnesota Department of Education is working toward these goals in the following ways:

• • Providing training on CDC’s Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool to assist districts in selecting curricula and help more districts use quality sexual health education programs consistent with community norms.
  • Working with a consortium of health plans to develop materials about community-based and youth-friendly sexual health services, improving student access.
  • Training district administrators, teachers, nurses, and other staff on establishing safe and supportive school environments for all youth; topics include student-led clubs, bullying and harassment, and school-based celebrations.

The Mississippi Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The Mississippi Department of Education is working toward these goals in the following ways:

• • Distributing sexual health education state policies and providing training to district staff on a revised health education framework including sexual health education. This work aims to garner state-wide support and adoption of sexual health education consistent with community norms.
  • Developing and distributing a resource guide identifying youth-friendly community health services providers statewide. These efforts improve access to sexual health services and should increase referrals.
  • Training district staff on parent engagement strategies and student-led clubs, which will help expand districts’ efforts to provide an environment where all students and staff feel safe and connected to school.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Montana Office of Public Instruction receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Nebraska Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Nevada Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The New Hampshire Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The New Jersey Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The New Mexico Public Education Department receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The New Mexico Public Education Department is working toward these goals in the following ways:

• • Helping districts select sexual health education curricula that align with the state’s health education standards and benchmarks. This work will assist selected school districts to identify appropriate curricula and programs.
  • Identifying youth-friendly sexual health service providers within communities and school-based health centers across the state, thus improving student access to sexual health services.
  • Providing web-based resources related to implementing the state’s anti-bullying and anti-sexual violence policies; helping build the capacity of school districts to provide safe and supportive environments for all students and staff.

The New York State Education Department receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is working toward these goals in the following ways: 

• • Disseminating state laws and the North Carolina Essential Standards for Health document to support the implementation of sexual health education in NC schools. Training will increase teacher competencies and skills to teach sexual health education. 
  • Developing a local referral system and state-specific website for sexual health services; increasing youth access to youth-friendly sexual health services. 
  • Offering service learning opportunities for students and distributing DASH’s Parent Engagement Strategies document to priority districts, increasing safe and supportive school environments for all students.

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Ohio Department of Health receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Oklahoma State Department Health receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Oregon Health Authority receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report School Health Profiles data. Oregon does not collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The Pennsylvania Department of Education is working toward these goals in the following ways: 

• • Providing technical assistance to help select middle school and high school sexual health curricula, allowing districts to identify curricula consistent with community norms and the department framework. 
  • Releasing a list of youth-friendly sexual health providers to districts. School staff will use this list to connect students to locally available sexual health services and resources. 
  • Helping districts assess bullying and sexual harassment policy language; expanding efforts to provide an environment where all students and staff feel safe.

The Rhode Island Department of Elementary & Secondary Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is working toward these goals in the following ways:

• • Assisting school districts with selecting or creating curricula that align with the RIDE Comprehensive Instructional Outcomes and the National Standards for Sexuality Education. The department is providing training to garner support for the implementation of sexual health education. 
  • Assisting school districts with developing a sexual health services referral system and developing written guidance to refer youth to sexual health services. 
  • Collaborating with the RIDE Office of Multiple Pathways to increase support for youth service learning and mentoring opportunities as well as providing online tools and resources to increase school connectedness and parent engagement.

The South Carolina Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The South Dakota Department of Health receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Tennessee Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Texas Department of State Health Services receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Utah Department of Health receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Vermont Department of Health receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to: collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Vermont Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The Vermont Department of Education is working toward these goals in the following ways:

• Using HECAT and the National Sexuality Education Standards to assist districts in assessing curricula. This allows districts to identify curricula consistent with community norms and district expansion of exemplary sexual health education programs.
• Working with districts to develop or revise their condom availability policy. This effort reduces stigma and discomfort, providing students with additional health care resources.
• Providing training and technical assistance to develop and support Gay Straight Alliances for school staff, expanding efforts to provide an environment where all students and staff feel safe.

The Virginia Department of Health receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction is working toward these goals in the following ways: 

• • Updating statewide student learning standards to incorporate guidance on sexual health education, including training teams of school staff to be comfortable, confident, and competent in providing exemplary sexuality health education. 
  • Working with partners to provide school staff training on making schools safe for all students, including LGBTQ youth. 
  • Working with partners to identify community resources that provide youth-friendly sexual health services, so schools can make referrals that meet student needs.

The West Virginia Department of Education receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to:

• Collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.
• Deliver exemplary sexual health education emphasizing HIV and other STD prevention (ESHE); increase adolescent access to key sexual health services (SHS); and establish safe and supportive environments for students and staff (SSE).

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is working toward these goals in the following ways:

• • Assessing school districts’ progress in evaluating, adopting and implementing sexual health education curricula into their existing Human Growth & Development curricula or programs
  • Identifying youth-friendly community health services and resources and working with youth to provide clinical providers with information on confidentiality and youth-friendliness. 
  • Providing training in selected school districts to provide safe and supportive environments for sexual minority students.

The Wyoming Department of Education received funding from 2013 – 2016 from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to collect and report Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles data.